Dear GMB members,

Following your rejection of the previous offer received, GMB representatives have reconvened discussions and have negotiated an improved offer that we believe meets the expectations of the membership. We have listened to the concerns raised and substantially improved their offer, Year 1 and agreed a guaranteed minimum payment in years 2 and 3.

1. The pay offer received is as follows. A 3-year deal equating to a minimum of 10% over 3 years a.
Year 1 - 3.6%, applicable from July 1st (RPI) figure as of today.

b. Years 2 and 3 - 3.2% or RPI (May's date released June) - whichever is higher

  1. Average holiday pay increased by 1 day in year 2 and 3 of the deal (25 to 27 in total)
  2. Paternity contractual pay rate, paid for 2 full weeks from 1st January 2025 forward. Previous
    1 week pay.
  3. Jury service contractual pay rate paid for 2 full weeks from 1st January 2025 forward.
    Previous no pay.
  4. Grading reduced from 18 months to 12 months from Grade 0 to 1 on the 1st of January 2025.
  5. Flex blocks 10 weeks (Blocks to be reduced to 10-1-week blocks if business conditions require) from 1st January 2025 and subject to business conditions.
  6. Guidant workers with 18 months service as of 30th September 2024, will be offered permanent contracts on the 1st of Jan 2025 as a one-off action.

The GMB believe that the offer received gives protection on inflation rates with RPI guaranteed over the 3 years period with a guaranteed minimum in place. The offer also offers job security with positive contractual changes to terms and conditions.

Back payments will be made in October on basic payments and allowances with any holiday pay amendments paid in November 2024.

Back payments will not be paid to employees who have left the business including Guidant Global before the 12th of September 2024.

The GMB are Recommending ACCEPTANCE of the offer received as it is the best that can be achieved through negotiation.

Workplace ballots will take place between Tuesday 3rd September and Wednesday 11th September.

NOTICE TO ALL MEMBERS

DRUGS and ALCOHOL TESTING

Please can we remind all members that if you are required to take a Drugs or Alcohol test at work that you are entitled to request a Union Representative into the meeting.

We advise all our members that you should invoke your right to be represented in any meeting that involves your Terms and Conditions, any investigation, any disciplinary, any grievance and any Drug and Alcohol testing.

Your representative will make sure that all your rights are protected in these meetings and to make sure the process is followed as per policy and law.

GMB

GMB@WORK

TEMP TO PERM/PAY AGREEMENT 2024

DEAR GUIDANT GLOBAL GMB MEMBERS.

RECENTLY JCB HAVE MADE THE GMB AWARE THAT THEY WILL NOT BE ISSUING FULL TIME CONTRACTS FOR GUIDANT GLOBAL EMPLOYEES WHICH WAS AGREED IN THE 2024 PAY DEAL AGREEMENT THE GMB FEEL THE CORE AGREEMENT HAS BEEN BREACHED.

THE GMB HAVE REQUESTED FORMAL CLARIFICATION FROM

JCB IF THIS IS THE CASE.

THE WAGE AGREEMENT IS CLEAR ON THE NEW CONTRACTS

THIS WAS AGREED BY A GROUP BALLOT PROCESS.

IF THE COMPANY DO NOT HONOUR ALL ASPECTS OF THE AGREEMENT, THEN THIS BRINGS INTO QUESTION THE TRUST AND CONFIDENCE OF FUTURE AGREEMENTS.

AS GUIDANT GLOBAL ARE A SEPARATE EMPLOYER WITH A SEPARATE BARGAINING AGREEMENT THIS WILL NEED TO BE RAISED THROUGH GUIDANT GLOBAL AS THEY ARE YOUR EMPLOYER. THE GMB WILL SUPPORT ALL THESE INDIVIDUALS AFFECTED VIA TRADE UNION DISPUTE IF REQUIRED. WE ARE CURRENTLY SEEKING LEGAL ADVICE AND WILL KEEP YOU UPDATED.

GMB

GME@WORK

Notice on the New JCB Attending

Work Policy

As you may now be aware JCB have introduced a new version of the Attending Work Policy.

The GMB have from the beginning voiced our concerns with the changes and have all, including the Satellite sites, Rocester and Wrexham objected to the new structure and disagree with the changes made and how it has been introduced.

The GMB had no consultation on the new structure of the policy.

The GMB are in full agreement that attendance is important, but we also need to be sure that being ill is not frowned upon.

Please make sure that all members ask for union representation in any meeting you are invited too.

This includes grievances, investigations, disciplinaries, any changes to your working times or shifts. It is important you have representation so that your terms and conditions are protected.

     JCB cabs 43 hours request

Dear GMB members,

It is understood that during a briefing today at JCB cabs systems reference was made that I have agreed to the imposing of the 43-hour agreement for next week, this was verbally communicated via a JCB manager.

To be clear on this matter I have not agreed to anything on behalf of any member on this matter and that the current working agreements should be supported wherever possible alongside work life balance being considered.

No GMB representative regardless of position has the authority collectively force agreements that are voluntary. The company can request a reasonable about of overtime but that should consider personal circumstances.

I hope this helps to clarify the situation.

Regards 

Stuart Harrison 

Michael Whilshaw

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